Welcome to the ADBA website

ADBA is the trade association for the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry in the UK and companies and organisations working on novel technologies and processes that compliment the anaerobic digestion process and products. With our members we promote the economic and environmental benefits of AD in the UK.

Anaerobic digestion is the simple, natural breakdown of organic matter into biogas (carbon dioxide and methane) and organic fertiliser called digestate. It is a similar process to that which takes place in the stomach of a cow.

Why join ADBA?

Supply Chain – ADBA is where our industry meets to share ideas, learn best practice – and do business. Being a member of ADBA means you are part of the entire AD community, to build relationships and business partnerships.

Operators – At ADBA we know that our industry is new – and ever-changing. ADBA members can rest assured that they have access to the latest technical information, interpretation of regulations and personal advice from our expert team. Being a member means you can access the knowledge and experience of the whole market.

Events

We run a range of events throughout the year to increase awareness of the anaerobic digestion industry and bring the industry together. From our trade show in July, which brings together over 3,500 visitors and more than 200 exhibitors, to our intimate working groups we offer great events all year round.

Videos

WRAP video promotes digestate

'Using digestate as a renewable fertiliser' provides practical advice for farmers and agronomists on how to maximise the supply of nutrients to crops, and how this can be balanced with standard fertilisers. The video sets out how including digestate in nutrient management plans can increase the potential to grow healthy crops, provides advice on cost management and tips on application timings and techniques.

An illustration of the cost of food waste in the catering sector

This dramatic and witty video graphically demonstrates that food waste is not only bad for the environment but bad for business too. With the price of food particularly high, keeping track of what food is wasted is extremely important. Separating food waste from other waste will allow your business to monitor how much is being generated and give you the chance to do something about it. Once you have reduced as much waste as possible any remaining unavoidable food waste will then be in a state where it can be recycled through anaerobic digestion. This has the added benefit of potentially reducing your waste management costs.

Dairy Farmer, Wyn Evans, harnessing the power of anaerobic digestion

A dairy farmer in South Wales speaks about how he is capturing the energy from his farm waste through anaerobic digestion. As well as saving on his own energy bills Wyn is conscious that he has a duty to do everything he can to prevent climate change negatively affect future generations.